PRECISION ENGINEERING WORKSHOP MANAGER

About Role Are you an experienced Workshop Manager with a strong technical background in precision engineering and CNC machining ? Our client is urgently looking for a Precision Engineering Workshop Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of their workshop, ensuring production targets, quality standards, client requirements and deadlines are consistently achieved. Key Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day operations of a precision engineering workshop Oversee CNC machining and programming activities Plan and manage production schedules and job priorities Ensure jobs are completed on time and to specification Monitor quality control and quality assurance processes Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings Liaise with clients regarding specifications, progress, deadlines and requirements Lead, manage and motivate workshop staff Identify and resolve technical and production-related problems Ensure compliance with engineering, safety and industry standards Monitor workshop performance, productivity and turnaround times Minimum Requirements: Extensive experience in precision engineering / CNC machining Strong CNC programming and machining experience Proven workshop and production management experience Experience managing production schedules and strict deadlines Strong understanding of quality control and quality assurance Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings Experience in client liaison and relationship management Strong technical and problem-solving abilities Proven team leadership and people-management experience Good knowledge of engineering compliance, safety and industry standards Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to work effectively under pressure The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a hands-on, technically strong and results-driven manager who understands CNC and precision engineering from the ground up and can confidently take ownership of workshop operations.